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Keith W. "Hans" Hanson

1935 - 2025

Keith W. "Hans" Hanson obituary, 1935-2025, Bellingham, WA

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Keith Hanson Obituary

Keith W. "Hans" Hanson

February 3, 1935 - January 21, 2025

Bellingham, Washington - Keith William "Hans" Hanson, age 89, passed away at Whatcom Hospice House on January 21, 2025. A celebration of life service with reception will be held at 1PM on Tuesday, February 18 at the Bellingham Elks Lodge #194, 710 Samish Way in Bellingham. A full obituary will follow. You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Jan. 23 to Jan. 26, 2025.

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Dennis Bizek

February 16, 2025

We enjoyed getting together every summer for dinner somewhere. Hans had many interesting stories to share about the past and current events. He had a lot of pride and love for his family - a great man that will be missed. May he rest in Peace.

mark kuljis

January 25, 2025

My sympathy goes out to Hans whole family. I remember hans since i was a youngster he fished on the boat with myself and my Dad on the Terry K,he was a funny guy and i,ll never forget him ,my condolences go out to the whole family.

Ted Van Dyk

January 25, 2025

I remember when Keith and his family moved from Olympia during BHS years. When I retired in Bellingham 10 years ago I encountered him again. Called him Keith. He corrected me to say I could call him Ox---his h.s. nickname---or Hans. Saw him regularly thereafter at VFW. Somewhat taken aback to see his obituary. Had not known of deteriorating health. Condolence to his family.

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Celebration of Life

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Elks Lodge #194

710 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229

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